The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has screened a total of 45 candidates for the upcoming state and National Assembly primary elections scheduled for May 21 in Cross River State. This information was confirmed by the party’s secretary in the state, Mr. Joe Bisong, during a media briefing in Calabar on Wednesday.
According to Bisong, a five-member screening panel led by Fred Osim assessed 33 aspirants vying for positions in the House of Assembly. Additionally, three candidates were screened for the Senate, and nine others for the House of Representatives.
The party secretary expressed confidence that the PDP’s prospects are bright, citing what he described as the poor performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in governance. He emphasized that the PDP remains the only political party capable of safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy, noting that the party has a proven track record of trustworthiness.
“Since 2015, Nigerians have witnessed the APC’s performance, and they will make their choice in the 2027 elections,” Bisong stated. He further asserted that the PDP has the necessary following and support to emerge victorious at all electoral levels.